The voice for your waterways
We protect, restore, and defend Charleston’s waterways for you and for nature.
Charleston Waterkeeper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 to protect, defend, and restore the health and integrity of Charleston’s waterways for people and nature.
Our vision is a Charleston where our waterways and marshes are clean, accessible, and protected by a community of clean water stewards and strong local and state safeguards.
Science, Steward, Advocacy: Clean Water!
Our Team
Andrew is Charleston’s Waterkeeper and serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of local waterways. Read More
Harriott joined the Charleston Waterkeeper team to make a positive and measurable impact as the Director of Development and Stewardship. Read More
With a keen eye for detail and a love for science, Cheryl Carmack directs Charleston Waterkeeper’s science and habitat restoration programs. Read More
Passionate about connecting the community of Charleston to their waterways, Britney manages Charleston Waterkeeper’s Creek Watcher and Microplastic Monitoring water quality programs. Read More
Growing up in upstate South Carolina, Emmi found inspiration early on from being outside and near the water. Read More